2021 BMW 228I Drivetrain Parts

Engine:
2.0L L4 Turbocharged

24 Drivetrain parts are listed for the 2021 BMW 228I, in 11 part types, covering the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged engine. Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.

The drivetrain system on the 2021 BMW 228I moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. The largest groups are CV Axle (8 parts), Gear Oil (4 parts) and Differential Fill / Drain Plug (2 parts). The other 8 part types cover the remaining 10 parts.

AWD Coupling Oil Pump

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
AAE DLA0109
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
228i xDrive Gran Coupe
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This table covers the AWD Coupling Oil pumps. Typical signs include noise from the pump, no pressure, or fluid that never arrives at the outlet. Prime or fill the pump as the notes require. A dry start is a common way to kill a new unit.

Axle Bolt

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
REIN HWB1067
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rearwith Spring, 16x1.5x72mm
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This table covers the Axle bolts.

Axle Shaft Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
TIMKEN SL260162
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear228i xDrive Gran Coupe
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This table covers the seals where an axle shaft exits the housing. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.

CV Axle

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
TOP NOTCH Popular TN10054
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear228i xDrive Gran Coupe
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TOP NOTCH Popular TN10176
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Right
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GSP NCV27112
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Left
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GSP NCV27064
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear228i xDrive Gran Coupe
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GSP NCV49043
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Right
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TRAKMOTIVE BM86042
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Left228i xDrive Gran Coupe
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TRAKMOTIVE BM86041
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Right228i xDrive Gran Coupe
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TRAKMOTIVE BM8151
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear228i xDrive Gran Coupe
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This table covers the complete CV axle shafts from differential (or hub) to wheel. Typical signs include a click in tight turns, grease flung around the wheel well, or a vibration that builds with speed. A torn boot caught early is a boot kit; caught late it is the whole axle. Torque the axle nut to the method in the notes.

CV Joint Boot

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
GKN 306348
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Front Right
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This table covers the boots that keep grease in a CV joint. Typical signs include a split boot, grease flung around the joint, or a click once grit is inside. A boot caught early is a kit. Once the joint has clicked, the joint itself is usually worn.

Differential Fill / Drain Plug

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
REIN HWP0065
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear Differential228i xDrive Gran Coupe
Fitment notes — REIN HWP0065
Rear Differential228i xDrive Gran CoupeM22X1.5, Steel
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REIN HWU0065
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear Differential228i xDrive Gran Coupe
Fitment notes — REIN HWU0065
Rear Differential228i xDrive Gran CoupeM22X1.5, Aluminum
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This table covers the Differential Fill drain plugs.

Differential Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ELRING B46610
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Material: ACM (Polyacrylate)Radial Shaft Seal Design: AwithBS2
Fitment notes — ELRING B46610
Material: ACM (Polyacrylate)Radial Shaft Seal Design: AwithBS2Swirl Type: Alternating Twist
Rear228i xDrive Gran Coupe
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This table covers the seals at the Differential. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.

Drive Shaft

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
CARDONE 659002
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear228i xDrive Gran Coupe
Fitment notes — CARDONE 659002
Rear228i xDrive Gran Coupewith 84.49 (In) Long Driveshaft
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VAICO V204446
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear228i xDrive Gran Coupe
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This table covers the driveshafts that carry torque from the transmission or transfer case.

Drive Shaft Center Support Bearing

Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
REIN BEM0039P
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
228i xDrive Gran Coupe55mm O.D., 30mm I.D.
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
BCA NB106CC
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
228i xDrive Gran Coupewith 1.18 IN Bearing Inside Diameter
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This table covers the Drive Shaft Center Support bearings. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly.

Drive Shaft Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ELRING B15590
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
228i xDrive Gran CoupeFlange Seal
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This table covers the seals at the Drive Shaft. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.

Gear Oil

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
VAICO V600361
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Differential Oil, Haldex 0.275 ml
Fitment notes — VAICO V600361
Differential Oil, Haldex 0.275 ml
228i xDrive Gran CoupeGrade: OEM
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VAICO V600364
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
850MLTransmission code : JJN, JUY, KJU, KMC, KMD, MMK, MML
Fitment notes — VAICO V600364
850MLTransmission code : JJN, JUY, KJU, KMC, KMD, MMK, MML
228i xDrive Gran CoupeGrade: AM
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VALVOLINE 915052
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-85 Gear Oil1 Gallon
Fitment notes — VALVOLINE 915052
Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-85 Gear Oil1 Gallon
Rear Differential228i xDrive Gran Coupe
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VALVOLINE 915053
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-85 Gear Oil1 Quart Flex Fill
Fitment notes — VALVOLINE 915053
Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-85 Gear Oil1 Quart Flex Fill
Rear Differential228i xDrive Gran Coupe
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This table covers the gear oils specified for the axle or transfer case. Typical signs include a low-oil lamp, knocking, or oil that has gone thin before the next interval. Match the viscosity and spec in the notes, not just the weight on the bottle.

Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 2021 BMW 228I

On this vehicle, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware.

  • Confirm you have the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged engine — every part on this page is matched to it.
  • Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
  • Where labor overlaps, replace the differential or transfer-case fluid with any axle or seal job while everything is already open.
  • Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.

Start with the largest groups on this page: CV Axle and Gear Oil .

Frequently Asked Questions

How many drivetrain parts fit the 2021 BMW 228I?

Our catalog currently lists 24 drivetrain parts for the 2021 BMW 228I across 11 subcategories and 12 brands, covering the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.

What are the signs of drivetrain problems on a 2021 BMW 228I?

Common symptoms include clicking in tight turns, a clunk when shifting between drive and reverse, vibration that builds with speed, or gear oil on the inside of a wheel. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.

What should I replace at the same time?

Where labor overlaps, replace the differential or transfer-case fluid with any axle or seal job while everything is already open.

What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?

They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 2021 BMW 228I was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.

How do I make sure a part fits my 2021 BMW 228I?

Every part on this page is matched to the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged engine. Then a torn CV boot caught early is a cheap boot kit; caught late it is a whole axle — inspect before deciding which to buy. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.

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